Okiya Omtatah’s Office Raided, Electronics Stolen

Police are investigating an incident in which suspected thugs broke into the Busia office of Senator Okiya Omtatah and stole assorted electronic goods.

Omtatah has been leading in various litigations touching on human rights and other abuses including the latest one on the Finance Act, 2023.

He confirmed unknown people broke into his office in Busia town and carted away electronic goods.

“They could be ordinary burglars but we don’t know the motive so far. We leave it to the police,” he said.

He added the suspected thieves stole electronic goods which he has been using for various operations.

Omtatah said the incident had been reported to police who are investigating it.

It happened on Saturday morning and he was away from the county.

“I don’t want to speculate for now. They stole electronic goods and other stuff,” he said.

Police in the area confirmed the incident happened and that investigations are ongoing over the same.

Omtatah is leading in opposing the Finance Act 2023 whose implementation has been stopped by the courts.

He last month revealed to have received offers of up to Sh200 million to withdraw his petition against the Finance Act 2023.

During his speech at the People’s Anti-corruption Summit on Tuesday, Omtatah said he turned down the offers as it is an attempt to undermine the justice system.

“We have to ensure that we abide by the law. They believe everyone has a price. Right now if you look at the money I have been offered to withdraw the petition (it) has reached 200 million. But I tell them, my price is one, if you can’t govern, vacate the office for those who can govern,” said Omtatah.

He vowed not to succumb to any attempts to compromise the integrity of the legal process, emphasizing that his petition was driven by a genuine concern for the welfare of the public and the economy.